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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.
Peyton Watson News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 27
Atlanta's Path to Acquiring Peyton Watson Was Already Difficult, But It Might Be Impossible Now
The NBA offseason continues to slow down and come to a close, especially after the decision by LeBron James to come back to the Eastern Conference and play for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Peyton Watson News / SportsTalkATL / July 27
Atlanta Hawks reportedly eyeing Peyton Watson
According to Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are in the market for Nuggets wing Peyton Watson, who is a restricted free agent. A first-round selection four years ago, taken 30th overall, Watson has slowly worked his way into a really respectable starting-caliber player.
The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 500 points in their NBA Finals-career can you name in five minutes?
Luguentz Dort News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 27
Should the Atlanta Hawks Extend Luguentz Dort Before the Season Begins Or Wait?
Since the season has ended, the Atlanta Hawks have been making some interesting adjustments to the roster and have seen the fanbase getting a bit anxious as a result.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory
The Lakers have been handed the type of opportunity most franchises spend decades chasing.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / July 26
Lakers facing new roadblock to sign Jonathan Kuminga
Kuminga hasn't signed with his new team, but he might already be scaring people away.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 26
Did the Hawks Trade Zaccharie Risacher Too Early Or Was The Time Right?
Last Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks decided to trade former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher in a deal that netted Atlanta Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard, and while some could argue it may be a bit early to do so, it is still justifiable.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / July 25
NBA Insider Reveals The Hold Up In Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trade Talks With Lakers
Even after so much activity over the past three weeks, there are still plenty of players waiting for their next NBA contract. Among them is young forward Jonathan Kuminga, who became an unrestricted free agent after the Hawks declined his $24.3 million player option for 2026-27.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 25
Are The Atlanta Hawks Quietly Building Up To Go Star Hunting in 2027-28?
After the Philadelphia 76ers signed LeBron James to a two-year deal, the Atlanta Hawks are clearly lagging behind the best of the Eastern Conference in terms of star power.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 25
Does the Acquisition of Lu Dort Mean Nickeil Alexander-Walker is Heading to the Bench?
This past week, it was announced that the Atlanta Hawks had acquired Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-team trade with the Dallas Mavericks, where the Mavs received former No.1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from Atlanta.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Luguentz Dort News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 25
Three Expiring Contracts The Hawks Could Target After The Lu Dort Trade
The Atlanta Hawks have shown they aren't content with standing pat when there's a reasonable opportunity to make them better in the short-term. General
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 24
Analyzing the Hawks' Stronger Competition In The East After Final Free Agency Domino Falls
LeBron James has finally chosen a new team. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, James is going to be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option for year two.
Luguentz Dort News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 24
How Will Lu Dort fit in Atlanta? Player Breakdown and Scheme Fit
On Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks made one of their biggest moves of their offseason by trading for Thunder forward Luguentz Dort, one of the premier defenders in the NBA.
Jonathan Kuminga News / EssentiallySports / July 24
'They Keep Calling Jonathan Kuminga': Lakers Refuse to Give Up on Hawks Star Despite Missed Sign-and-Trade Window
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has been about near misses more than aggressive maneuvers. But their dramatic roster transformation around Luka Doncic is not completely finished just yet. Following major additions like center Walker Kessler, general manager Rob Pelinka remains relentless in his pursuit of Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / July 23
ESPN gives Hawks high marks for their offseason
Zach Kram of ESPN has handed out his grades for all 30 teams in the Association, with the Hawks earning some of the highest remarks. Grade: A- Depending
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 23
The Atlanta Hawks Have Positioned Themselves To Be A Contender For the Next Star Player Available
You might not know it, but the Atlanta Hawks have positioned themselves well for when the next star player becomes available. Over the course of this offseason,
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / July 23
Latest Hawks rumors on Jonathan Kuminga and Lu Dort
The Hawks have been among the league’s busiest teams this offseason, and while the brunt of the work may be complete, Onsi Saleh isn’t quite finished. The situation surrounding Jonathan Kuminga remains very fluid, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Trae Young seemingly took a shot at the Hawks
Trae Young seemingly took a shot at the Atlanta Hawks on Monday following their trade of former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. Young responded to Risacher’s Instagram post after the former No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21
Mavericks continue to collect first-round picks
Trades that preceded Ujiri's hiring have tied his hands when it comes to roster building. He's making some intriguing gambles using his limited resources.
The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19
Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks
Here are four teams that wasted high picks but succeeded anyway.
Luguentz Dort News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / July 16
Who Has Impressed For the Atlanta Hawks In Summer League?
The Atlanta Hawks have been dominant in Summer League. Going into the festivities, Atlanta had one of the strongest rosters on paper. So far, that has paid dividends as the Hawks are 3-0.
Mouhamed Gueye News / Hoops Rumors / July 15
Mouhamed Gueye Has Surgery, Out Three To Four Months With Fractured Foot
Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye fractured his left foot on Wednesday and subsequently underwent surgery to repair the injury, writes Lauren L. Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Twitter link).
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